Case Files Vol 9: How To Fix Continued Fatigue On a Keto Diet — Dr. Eric Westman

Are you still experiencing fatigue, months after adapting to the Keto lifestyle? Often it’s an easy fix- a minor (yet specific) change in diet. Find out how Dr. Eric Westman solves this issue in one of his recent cases.

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[jrowlove]

Thank you so much. When I get fatigued I put a pinch of Himalayan Pink Sea Salt under my tongue 😛 works every time!

[cynthiaparker]

26.6 lbs gone! Had to go on clear liquids for a test and it was so easy due to intermittent fasting at times. Thank you!

[ItsLoriK]

This is one area that I couldn't figure out. Everyone talks about gaining energy after getting into ketosis but I never got any. 7 months & 70 pounds lost didn't wake me up so I'll try more salt. Now, if I can get educated on keto & depression as well I'd appreciate that, too!

[JanetteBuhler]

I needed this!! Thank you!! I've stuck to my keto, but same thing with feeling great for a while then becoming quite fatigued lately. (I've been under 20 carbs a day for 5 months and have lost 43 lbs so far)

[Solidfreeman]

Salt.... of course. So simple. NOT. How about Thyroid hormones needing insulin to be produced properly? How about red blood cells and brain and kidneys needing carbohydrates? How about hypoglycemia? Yes, yes. I know the body has Ketones and produces carbohydrates. But it needs cortisol for gluconeogenesis. So what if she is somebody who can not deal with that amounts of cortisol. Or does not produce the right amounts of carbohydrates for all the body tissues? How about serotonin, which is being raised by carbohydrates? Maybe she is low on that? And so on and so on. Salt is not the only thing, which is important. There are tons of ways to feel like shit on keto, with enough salt. And many people do.

[ntmediadgirl]

Extra salt helped me so much. I was having horrible inflammation still and the salt finally got rid of it upped my energy.

[jdmosaics]

Be careful to check what is in these bullion cubes, many have Maltitol and vegetable oils in them! Better to use pure Sea Salt or Himalayan Pink salt. A pinch on your hand and lick it off a few times a day works amazingly for me .

[almor]

I've been keto for about a month and still get days like today where I can barely move but other days when I want to sprint up hills. My diets solid macros with plenty of salt. I'm stumped.

[renewyourmind]

I just made what I thought was a healthy meal. I cut 2 bell peppers, and two chicken breasts, seasoned them, and made a fajita bowl. In my bowl, I used about 1/2 cup of rice with a cup of the bell pepper/ chicken mixture. Shortly after I had to go lay down and sleep, which lasted for about 3-4 hours! Maybe im insulin resistant?? I have tried no carbs and lost a lot of weight, but quit because it made me completely lose my appetite. Having some carbs seems to jumpstart my appetite. I overly salt my food and use keto chow zero sugar electrolytes in my water. I wish I had the money to see someone but I'm 20 pounds overweight 😢 i dont feel my best! Two days ago I went to buy new jeans because I'm so uncomfortable in the normal ones but I dont want to move up sizes. The main reason for weight gain is that I worked overnights over 2 years and slept during the day. I quit that job because my health is more important!

[vangojou]

Great info. This just happened to me. Found my BP too low with 3 BP meds. As soon as they reduced one in half and removed beta blocker my weight loss even excelerated . Took me 7 months of strict keto to lose 36+ pounds. A third of goal weight. I take 100mcg’s of levothyroxine for low thyroid function will that ever be too much med?

[dianasherwood]

Im new to Keto as well, my hubby and i were vegans for 12 years then we added eggs and fish, now 2 years later we have started keto, we are good at sticking to things so we are doing this right and both losing some weight, we were not heavy but did have some extra weight, he is doing fine so far after 5 weeks, I have fatigue, i can feel my heart beating in the first part of the day and I get worn out fast, that is NOT my character, so am trying to add salt next, but im not sure why my heart is pounding and its so hard to be active, as I was before this, I'm 70 my hubby 68, hes on bp meds, I take no meds at all. Please someone give me some of your thoughts or experience, Ive felt this way for about 2 weeks now, Thankyou

[savingpeace]

Too little protein causes fatigue and muscle loss for many of us on keto classic diet for epilepsy that’s why it’s only a short term 2 years intervention and only when medication doesn’t work first because it does have side effects even for those of us that need the diet as a therapy because the benefits of not having seizures outweighs the risks and side effects

[corteltube]

It’s funny how, we are told to go to our doctor all the time for any small ailment…I have found many times…I have found answers on my own and that my “doctor” was wrong or didn’t have the answer…not saying you should not consult your doctor, but be reasonably proactive for your own health too. I have found the keto diet very beneficial for me, but it took patience at first. I just feel better in general…my doc always cocks her eyebrow when I tell her I am on a “very low carb” (I don’t dare say keto) 🤪. Proof is on the scale. So, what to do…follow my own intuition, or follow the typical medical advice …eat more carbs and regain the 15 pounds I needed to lose back? Oh yes, and bloodwork is just fine too. For what that’s worth 🙄. We have been lied to by our food industry and doctors by their poor education. Proof is in the population at large who is fatter than ever and suffering more and more from diabetes.

[vickiecook]

Thankyou for sharing! Appreciate all your good info! I'm keto 24 7 and never felt better!

[tyroneshoelaces]

Again, great information! I enjoy his candor and the helpful information that is provided. I have said it before. Dr. Westman is someone that you can trust with what he says because he backs it up with evidence based science. It is hard to have anyone else on here that compares to him. That is what frustrates me sometimes. When we get off track and make things more complicated and discuss other things that are not evidence based, like Keto for treating Alzheimer's or the necessity for "intermittent fasting." Leave all that to the other so called "experts" out there on YouTube. Let's focus on using Keto as a powerful tool for treating obesity and diabetes and getting people with these issues off meds!!!

[noblekishor]

Im on keto second time i am losing weight, but feeling terrible always light headed, im taking so much sea salt n pink salt+ multi vitamins+ pottassium supplements, tracking macros, and also counting calories. Blood sugar is mostly 4.3. I love to get the benefits of keto and intermittent fasting and ready to sacrifice anything but for some reason i dont feel good like millions of people feeling out there, feeling worse is the reason why i quit keto first time and like doctor said i gained all that weight back again. I dont knw why im feeling terrible (lightheaded n dizzy) may be keto is not for everybody ?

[azabujuban-hito]

I've been on keto and I feel crappy all the time. And Im underweight now !!😥😥

[CAMDEC]

I was keto perfect for 8 months but developed cardiac PAC and other palpitations. I tried extras salt, mag and K+ without luck. It was scary to have them. I saw cardiologist, had tests done and my heart was fine (athletes heart). But I could not get rid of it. Until I went back to eating carbs. I loved my keto lifestyle and want to go back. How to I stop the cardiac issues????

[yelenanosenco]

I just started Keto, my second week 👍🥳 feeling soooo 😫 tired! Just exhausted! I'm counting my carbs, 20 a day...will I loose weight if I don't count calories, ?

[sixpackbinky]

My muscles feels weak. So I’m adding some carbs back but not many. I’m going to listen to my body. I do use real salt in water all day. IF 16/8 . I’m 69, high bp been doing keto less than a month. Taking it slow but st I feel as if I started out too fast. Insulin resistant.